Ram’s New Truck Nails The Look Without Breaking The Bank

The 2025 Ram HD lineup debuted earlier this year with updated styling and a new 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engine producing 430 hp (321 kW / 436 PS) and 1,075 lb-ft (1,456 Nm) of torque. Now, roughly seven months later, the company has introduced the 2026 model, which features two new variants.

Kicking things off is the Ram 2500 Black Express, which will be offered with rear- and four-wheel drive as well as short and long beds. It’s based on the Tradesman and costs an additional $2,495, which brings the cost of entry to $53,735 including destination.

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So what does that get you? A more refined exterior with body-color bumpers and a matching grille surround. The truck also has a sport performance hood, tubular side steps, and 20-inch wheels with a black finish.

Rounding out the highlights are cloth bench seats, carpeted flooring, and floor mats. The Black Express also has front and rear ParkSense as well as power tow mirrors.

2026 Ram 2500 Black Express

Customers desiring rugged capability can get the 2026 Ram 2500 Warlock, which is also based on the Tradesman and costs an extra $2,995. This means you’re looking at $57,165 out the door.

While that’s not cheap, the crew cab pickup has a short bed, standard four-wheel drive, and 20-inch diamond cut wheels wrapped in 34-inch Goodyear Duratrac A/T tires. Other off-road goodies include an anti-spin rear differential, a transfer case skid plate, Bilstein shocks, and Hill Descent Control.

Buyers will also find a Warlock decal as well as numerous black accents, including the grille surround, fender flares, and bumpers. Other highlights include tow mirrors, all-weather floor mats, cloth bench seats, and carpeting.

2026 Ram 2500 Warlock

While the aforementioned diesel is optional, the trucks come standard with a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 developing 405 hp (302 kW / 411 PS) and 429 lb-ft (581 Nm) of torque. Both engines are connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Ram is currently accepting orders and deliveries are slated to begin in the third quarter. Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said, “Everyone likes a good-looking truck, but the challenge is making it affordable while adding value to the entire lineup.” He went on to say the two new models do this successfully as they combine “an attractive price with [a] custom appearance, while building on our sport truck leadership position.”